4-string electric bass with Sandberg Hardcore Aged finish, Sandberg pickups and active EQ, including gig bag
With the Sandberg Forty Eight 4 PF Creme Hardcore Aged w/ Matching HeadstockSandberg sends a rock'n'roll-ready four-string Bass into the race, which combines the popular Modern-Vintage design with the unmistakable Hardcore Ageing of the Brunswick cult bass builders. The lovingly crafted aged finish with matching lacquered headstock conveys the look and feel of an instrument that has been played in for decades, while the classic combination of alder body and bolt-on maple neck creates the foundation for crisp bass tones. Powerful Sandberg pickups with active 2-band equalizer also provide a wide range of premium rock tones that rival the stunning looks of the E-Bass. Last but not least Sandberg equips the Forty Eight 4 Hardcore Aged with the proven Hardware from our own house.
The Sandberg Forty Eight 4 PF Creme Hardcore Aged w/ Matching Headstock convinces with an authentic aged look and fat sounds.
The Sandberg Forty Eight 4 PF Creme Hardcore Aged w/ Matching Headstock at a glance:
4-string electric bass, made in Germany
Cream colored hardcore aged Finish with Aged nickel hardware
Bolt-On construction with 34" long scale length (864 mm)
Alder body
Six-ply maple neck
22 fret Pau Ferro fretboard with abalone DotInlays
C-neck profile
One Sandberg split-coil pickup with metal cap in center position
One Sandberg power humbucker with metal cap in bridge position
Active 2-band tone control with active/passive switch in push/pull volume control
Sandberg Bridge 4
Sandberg Machine Heads
Includes Sandberg Forty Eight gig bag
The comfortably playable maple neck of the Sandberg Forty Eight is bolted six times to the alder body.
Sandberg Forty Eight with classic construction
For the construction of the Forty Eight E-BassSandberg uses classic woods and the bolt-on construction with 34" scale length (864 mm). The strikingly designed body is made of alder, while the six-way bolt-on neck is made of maple and carries a 22-fret Pau Ferro fretboard. The flat "C" neck profile also promises buttery smooth playing characteristics.
Under the mighty nickel caps are a power humbucker and a split coil, which together with the 2-band EQ provide for brute rock sounds.
Fat sound with Sandberg pickups
Under the impressive metal caps in aged-nickel-look the Forty Eight Bass hides two powerful Sandberg pickups, which come up with variable power sounds for rock and metal at the amplifier. The Sandberg Powerhumbucker, placed close to the bridge, delivers with its series-connected coils a brute Output with a focused midrange spectrum that asserts itself in the band sound with ease. The Sandberg Split-Coil in middle position convinces with its rough low-mid growl and the necessary thrust for driving rock grooves. To adjust the bass sound, there is also an active 2-band tone control.
Sandberg Machines Heads guarantee an exact and stable tuning of the Forty Eight bass guitar by Sandberg.
Sandberg Hardware in aged nickel look
The Sandberg Forty Eight 4 PF Creme Hardcore Aged is completed by in-house Sandberg hardware with uncompromising functionality and a chic aged-nickel look. The solid-built Sandberg Bridge 4 features three-dimensionally adjustable tailpieces that not only guarantee exact intonation, but also allow string action and string spacing to be adjusted to personal preferences. On the headstock, which is lacquered to match the body, furthermore lightweight Sandberg Machine Heads ensure a long-lasting precise tuning of the rocking 4-string bass.
The Sandberg Forty Eight is a bit of an odd duck in that it is not the typical P or J type bass. And, as much as its looks harken to the T-Bird, the Sandberg pickups make the sound completely different. It is going to take me a bit to adjust to the different tonal variety. However, the playability is excellent and the quality of the parts and construction is obvious. I am thoroughly enjoying this bass.
The Music Store experience has been great. Price was fantastic and shipping was surprisingly quick.
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